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Pink Gets Emotional as Daughter Willow, 12, Leaves Mom's Tour to 'Follow Her Dreams' of Theater: 'Beyond Proud'
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For Alessandra Ferri, Playing Virginia Woolf in New Woolf Works Ballet Was 'A Great Honor' and a Challenge (Exclusive)
Huey Lewis is joined by members of the cast as they take the opening night curtain call for "The Heart of Rock and Roll" celebration at James Earl Jones Theatre on April 19, 2024 in New York City.
Huey Lewis Tears Up at Closing Performance of Broadway Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll: 'A Very Sad Thing for Me'
Lea Michele Poses Backstage with Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe
Pregnant Lea Michele Poses Backstage with Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe After Their Tony Wins
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Jonathan Groff Opens Up About the 'Life-Changing Effect' Musical Theater Has Had on Him: 'I Feel So Lucky'
Ralph Macchio poses backstage at the hit 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical "The Outsiders: The Musical" on Broadway at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on June 19, 2024 in New York City. Ralph Macchio played Johnny Cade in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film "The Outsiders."
The Outsiders Star Ralph Macchio Catches Tony-Winning Broadway Adaptation of Movie
Emma Wall and Jeremy Strong attend the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Jeremy Strong and Wife Emma Wall Have Date Night at the 2024 Tonys — and Yes, He's Wearing Brown
Kristen Bell attends the Los Angeles premiere of Prime Video's "The People We Hate At The Wedding"
Kristen Bell Says She Hasn't Done Cannabis in Nearly 15 Years and Is 'High on Cartoons' with Her Kids Instead
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 8: (L-R) Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez during the opening night curtain call for Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" on Broadway at The Hudson Theater on October 8, 2023 in New York City.
Jonathan Groff Overcome with Emotion After Getting Standing Ovation at First Merrily Show Since Tony Win
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger Performs Stunning Rendition of 'What I Did for Love' During 2024 Tony Awards' In Memoriam Tribute
jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform during the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Alicia Keys and JAY-Z Bring Tony Awards Audience to Their Feet with Rousing 'Empire State of Mind' Performance
Sir Ian McKellen attends UK launch event for "Beauty And The Beast" on February 23, 2017
Ian McKellen, 85, Hospitalized After Falling Off London Stage Mid-Performance: Report
Julianne Hough, Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough
Julianne Hough Loves Sister-in-Law Hayley Erbert's Short Hair Post Brain Surgery: 'So French Chic' (Exclusive)
Alicia Keys and family arrive at THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS
Alicia Keys Makes the 2024 Tony Awards a Family Affair with Her Parents and Sons
Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne Is a Literal Gift to 2024 Tony Awards as He Hits Carpet Solo in Giant Bow-Adorned Jacket
Brooke Shields attends the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Brooke Shields Would ‘Absolutely’ Do Broadway Again: Theater ‘Welcomed Me When No One Welcomed Me’ (Exclusive)
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend FIJI Water at the 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Inside the Tonys 2024 Afterparties: Angelina Jolie and Daughter Vivienne Celebrate and More Fun Highlights
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Salma Hayek Praises Angelina Jolie and ‘Genius’ Daughter Vivienne After The Outsiders Wins Big at Tony Awards
Rachel McAdams attends the 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Rachel McAdams Wears Slinky Slip Dress to 2024 Tony Awards: See Her Sexy Red Carpet Moment!
Jonathan Groff wins Best Actor in a Musical, Lea Michele attends the 2024 Hope Rising Benefit at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on April 04, 2024
Jonathan Groff Says Lea Michele Saw Him Win His First Tony with Their Spring Awakening Cast at Watch Party
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Brooke Shields Rocks Crocs at 2024 Tony Awards After Foot Surgery: 'I Couldn't Do This in Heels' (Exclusive)
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Daniel Radcliffe Gives Sweet Update on His Son: 'He's Saying Nonsense but Very Charming Nonsense’ (Exclusive)
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Daniel Radcliffe Reveals the Harry Potter Book He’s Most Excited to See Adapted in Upcoming TV Series
Nicolette Robinson and Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Arrive at the 2024 Tony Awards in Style — See Their Elegant Looks
Taraji P. Henson attends The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Taraji P. Henson Marvels in Metallics to Present at the 2024 Tony Awards
Alicia Keys and the cast of "Hell's Kitchen" perform onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
2024 Tony Awards: Daniel Radcliffe's Emotional Win, JAY-Z's Surprise Performance and a Full Recap of Broadway's Big Night
Jonathan Groff accepts the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award for "Merrily We Roll Along" onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Jonathan Groff Calls Merrily Costars His 'Soulmates' as He Tearfully Accepts His First Tony Award
Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo speak onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty
Wicked Witches! Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel Unite as Elphabas at 2024 Tony Awards: 'Green Girl Power'
Daniel Radcliffe accepts the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical award for "Merrily We Roll Along" onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Tony Awards 2024: See the Complete List of Winners, from Merrily We Roll Along to Angelina Jolie and More
Sarah Paulson accepts the Best Leading Actress in a Play award for "Appropriate" onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Sarah Paulson Gives Shout Out to Partner Holland Taylor as She Wins Her First Tony: 'Thank You for Loving Me'
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Hillary Clinton Gets Standing Ovation as She Presents at 2024 Tony Awards: I Know 'How Hard It Is to Make Change'
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie Introduces The Outsiders Performance at 2024 Tony Awards: 'I Hope It Inspires Many of You'
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose Honors Chita Rivera by Dancing to West Side Story's 'America' at 2024 Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose performs onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Ariana DeBose Dazzles as She Sings and Dances to Kick Off 2024 Tony Awards: 'This Party's for You'
Jesse Tyler Ferguson speaks onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Gives Husband Justin Mikita a Father's Day Shout-Out from 2024 Tony Awards Stage
Aaron Lazar attends the 77th Annual Tony Awards
Aaron Lazar Attends 2024 Tony Awards in a Wheelchair After ALS Diagnosis
Daniel Radcliffe accepts the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical award for "Merrily We Roll Along" onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
Daniel Radcliffe Thanks Tearful Girlfriend and Son as He Wins First Tony Award: 'I Love You So Much'
Billy Porter accepts the Isabelle Stevenson Award onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Billy Porter Launches Into Song at Tony Awards and Frantically Asks for Phone from Backstage to Read Speech
Skylar Astin attends the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City
Pitch Perfect's Skylar Astin Says Cast Has a Few Group Chats Going: 'No One's Blowing Up the Phone' (Exclusive)
Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen attend the 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen Have Rare Red Carpet Date Night in Matching Looks at the 2024 Tony Awards
Erin Darke and Daniel Radcliffe attend the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe Wows in Purple Tux Alongside Girlfriend Erin Darke at 2024 Tony Awards: See Their Looks!
Alicia Keys attends the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City.
It's Broadway's Big Night! See All the Stars Arriving at the 2024 Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose attends the World Premiere of "Argylle" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 24, 2024 in London, England.
Ariana DeBose Says She's Learned to 'Be Present' Through Love and Loss: 'I Keep My Feet on the Ground' (Exclusive)
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren
Nick Jonas Returning to Broadway in Revival of The Last Five Years Opposite Tony Winner Adrienne Warren
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose Reveals Why This May Be the Last Time She Hosts the Tony Awards ‘for a While’ (Exclusive)
Tony Mordente
Tony Mordente, West Side Story Actor, Dead at 88
Actor Aaron Lazar attends the opening night of "Love Actually Live" at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on December 01, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California
Aaron Lazar Announces Star-Studded Debut Album After ALS Diagnosis: An 'Impossible Dream Come True!'
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland and Justin Mikita
Modern Family Reunion! Jesse Tyler Ferguson Supports Sarah Hyland After Her Little Shop of Horrors Debut
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel Returning to Broadway in Redwood, a New Musical She Co-Conceived: 'Really a Dream Come True'
Nicole Scherzinger performs inside Windsor Castle grounds at the Coronation Concert,
Nicole Scherzinger Will Perform at 2024 Tony Awards for Emotional 'In Memoriam' Segment (Exclusive)
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the opening night of "The Outsiders"
Angelina Jolie Says She Learned 'More' About Daughter Vivienne, 15, While Producing The Outsiders Together
Corbin Bleu and Sarah Hyland
Corbin Bleu and Sarah Hyland Reminisce Over Meeting During High School Musical 3 (Exclusive)
Sutton Foster, Aaron Tveit, Hugh Jackman
Sutton Foster, Aaron Tveit Gush Over Hugh Jackman: ‘An Amazing Leader’ (Exclusive)
Brooke Shields, Sarah Hyland and Sutton Foster at the Drama Desk Awards 2024.
Brooke! Sarah! Sutton! See All the Stars at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards in New York City
Singer and actress Ariana Grande reacts prior to Game One of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on June 08, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.
Ariana Grande and Boyfriend Ethan Slater Attend Stanley Cup Final in Florida — See the Photos!
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Suffs Creator Shaina Taub Recalls Moment She Knew Tony-Nominee Nikki M. James Had to Be in the Musical (Exclusive)
Nikki M. James attends the 2024 New Dramatists Luncheon
Broadway's Nikki M. James Embraced Her Curls After Having a Daughter: 'I Want Her to Be Her True Self' (Exclusive)
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Suffs Creator Shaina Taub Says the Tony-Nominated Musical Is About ‘Women Getting S--- Done’ (Exclusive)
Jeremy Strong attends HBO's "Succession" Season 4 Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 20, 2023 in New York City.
Jeremy Strong Says He Wouldn’t Want Another Season of Succession: ‘That Is Happily Put to Rest’ (Exclusive)
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Ariana Grande Tweeted in 2011 That Playing Glinda in Wicked Was Her ‘Dream Role’
American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton photographed June 1981.
Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Dolly Parton, Elizabeth Taylor and More Big Stars
Dolly Parton visits The Cast of "9 To 5" The Musical at The Savoy Theatre on February 17, 2019 in London, England.
Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical Based on Her Life with Original Songs and 'All Your Favorites'
Ben Platt Says He Cried Watching Britney Spears Perform at His First Concert
Ben Platt Says He 'Cried a Lot' Seeing Britney Spears Perform at His First Concert: 'I Got Really Overwhelmed'